Critical Violation Code 05B

NYC Health Code Violation 05B — NYC Health Violation 05B

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 05B is a critical personal hygiene violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 112 times across NYC restaurants, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and must be corrected immediately to protect public health. Restaurants receiving a 05B citation are typically required to take urgent corrective action or face emergency closure.

112
Times Cited in NYC
0.1%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 05B?

Violation of NYC Health Code requirements

What restaurants must do to fix this

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 05B Most?

Manhattan
39 citations
Queens
34 citations
Brooklyn
23 citations
Bronx
13 citations
Staten Island
3 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 05B (112 total)

P.J. CLARKE'S
915 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jan 27, 2025
Score: 28
YUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
165 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 22, 2025
Score: 31
DONUT SHOPPE
1503 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 47
DARBAR'S CHICKEN & RIBS
126-09 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 42
MARGON RESTAURANT
136 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Jan 10, 2025
Score: 25
TABATA
1435 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 6, 2025
Score: 36
TEPANGO RESTAURANT
568 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 27, 2024
Score: 13
MEENA HOUSE CAFE
476 BAYRIDGE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 6, 2024
Score: 28
CAFFE ROMA
385 BROOME STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Nov 25, 2024
Score: 23
KOO KOO CHICKEN
1698 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Nov 25, 2024
Score: 16
C BAR & LOUNGE
87-22 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
Nov 22, 2024
Score: 50
GLATT KOSHER L' CHAIM
94-09 63 DRIVE, Queens
Nov 14, 2024
Score: 47
DIM SUM SAM
28 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 1, 2024
Score: 34
FEDERAL GOURMET DELI
325 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 29, 2024
Score: 30
LE JARDINIERE
610 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 23, 2024
Score: 13
TACOMBI
255 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
Oct 22, 2024
Score: 25
RAJDHANI RESTAURANT & SWEET
74-16 37 AVENUE, Queens
Oct 21, 2024
Score: 56
BENOIT BISTRO
60 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 2, 2024
Score: 77
PIZZA GARDEN
171-01 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Aug 16, 2024
Score: 13
RASH
941 WILLOUGHBY AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 7, 2024
Score: 31

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Violation 05B: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 05B in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 05B?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 05B?
112 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 05B, representing 0.1% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 05B citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 05B citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 05B?
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Is violation 05B a critical violation?
Yes, violation 05B is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.